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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner lists pricing for home delivery and urges prompt complaint notices to the business office. It lampoons local hats, weather, and political events, comments on Wilson Carranza policy, and notes unprecedented weather across the country.
The piece discusses whether the United States will intervene militarily in Mexico to protect American citizens. It notes Carranza’s government as the recognized authority and that Washington would act only as a last resort. It highlights congressional tension and President Wilson’s cautious, determined stance.
A Illinois commission studies horse flesh as food amid rising interest in alternatives to traditional meats. Proponents argue feasibility and demand, noting cars reduce horse use but demand may persist. opponents fear health and moral concerns.
The author warns that notices ordering black residents to leave parts of Georgia are not acceptable and asserts that any night riding or law violations will be met with enforcement. The piece stresses protection for respectful Black residents and strict action against unlawful actions in the state.
A brassbound verse on piracy and law. It condemns stolen treasure and prophesies justice in after years with a grim image of Haman’s chains. The archaic language echoes nautical superstition and moral reckoning.
Two men travel a road one day and one offers to help the other with his burden. As aid is offered the helper finds his own load lightened too, a moral about sharing burdens. The verse closes with a reflective note on mutual aid.
The piece notes growing attention to mature women's fashion as grandmothers and fifty-somethings seek stylish, flattering clothing. It highlights couturières responding to this demand during January’s slowed pace and indoor winter life.
The food we eat affects the complexion. Green galacts aid digestion and help ward off pale skin. Tomatoes endive lettuce and young onions benefit the skin. Spinach provides salts of potassium iron and more that support the liver. Tea and coffee should be moderate. Advertise your wents.
A home ice box method uses a large red earthen flower pot inverted over ice in a saucer with a damp rag to cool a sick room. W E Curry of Evansville Indiana reports instant relief for his six year old daughter’s croup using Foley's Honey and Tar, praised by his family as the best cure for cold cough throat and croup.
The Kiel Canal runs just over 11 miles and ranks as the world second longest ship canal, while the Suez Canal holds the record as the longest. This comparison notes the Kiel canal’s length and its place in maritime history.
A commerce style ad notes that cold weather causes aches and rheumatism due to kidney waste elimination issues. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to tone up weak kidneys and relieve aches promptly. H. R. Palmer & Sons.
H W Hill president of a prominent South Pittsburg bank told Tanlac representative at Live & Let Live Drug Co of its strong benefits for rheumatism and general health. He said pains disappeared, he can ride a horse again, wakes refreshed, and plans to tell friends about Tanlac alongside its Ath ens exclusive Citizens' Pharmacy listing.
The Y M C A building committee will meet Monday January 17 at 12 in the secretary's office at the temporary headquarters to choose face brick for the new building. Samples are arranged for panel display and brick men are welcome with offerings and price lists. Construction has started so an immediate decision is required.
Advert says women with little exercise suffer constipation and indigestion and will find Chamberlains Tablets beneficial. A daily walk is better, but tablets are easier to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by all dealers. adv.
The Atlantic fleet achieved its highest ever average target practice score in open sea tests for 1915, per Admiral Fletcher's annual report. The piece also includes an advertisement for Sloan's Liniment claiming rapid relief for rheumatic pain.
Rev. B. Davidson of London England founder of the Ceylon and India General Mission will fill the pulpit at the Baptist Tabernacle and address the Sunday afternoon men’s meeting. The male chorus opens at 3 30 with a song service and the gathering starts at 4. Boys will hear Engineer Tom Moore and Mr. Fred G. Birchmore discuss the Christian boy’s relation to the world and God’s estimate of a boy.
The College Orphan at the Vaudette delights with college life on screen and true to life pranks. Georgia star Skippy Conyers appears as himself in a cheering cameo, while locals recall campus spirit and a vivid football scene. The reviewer urges Athens to adopt the film.
The national board selects Jacksonville Florida as the site for the 1916 rifle matches starting October 23. Entries will include teams from the army navy marine corps and national guard rifle clubs.
Joplin Missouri January 14 a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Menace Publishing Company and four officials charged with sending improper matter through the mails. The case centered on attacks on the Roman Catholic clergy.
Promote relief and faster recovery with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Keep child dry and comfortable, avoid exposure, and use this pleasant antiseptic remedy to raise phlegm, reduce inflammation, and shorten cold duration. Get a bottle today for 25c at drug stores.
Washington reports 39 colleges enter the Intercollegiate rifle championship run by the National Rifle Association. Thirteen matches run Jan 15 to April with ten men per team and top five scores counted. Class A B include listed universities from Massachusetts to Wisconsin with a midseason start.
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky says after six months of illness and failed doctors Cardus woman’s tonic restored her to full work. She praises Cardui, claims she gained strength and weight after eleven bottles and urges other women to try it, noting its long proven history and availability at druggists.
At a stockholders meeting in Jefferson Georgia J E Randolph was re elected president W C Smith vice president A C Appleby cashier and George D Appleby assistant cashier They named directors for the year and the bank declared an 8 percent dividend placing over 2000 to undivided profits The Jefferson Banking Co elected officers including H W Bell president J B Pendergrass vice president and J C Turner cashier Directors listed A prior meeting declared a 12 percent dividend with 6 percent paid January 1 and 6 percent July 1 A bookkeeper Homer Hancock and assistant Alma Niblack noted in service
A testimonial from QO J Metcalf of Weatherly Me extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold after a short course of use. Advertises availability from dealers and lists participating colleges and universities as distributors or endorsers.
R G Collins ex postmaster Barnegat New Jersey says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly stopped the severe la grippe cough that had exhausted him. He calls it wonderfully healing and soothing and unbeatable. H R Palmer & Company endorses it.
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says two years ago he was gowed on his back and the Foley Kidney Pills for 50 cents straightened him out. He recommends them to all with kidney trouble as a remedy for rheumatic pains sleep disturbance and bladder troubles.
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